UK MP proposes law to criminalise religious text desecration, sparks free speech debate

UK Labour MP Tahir Ali’s call for a law against religious text desecration has sparked debate about reinstating blasphemy laws. While condemning such acts, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s response didn’t reject the proposal outright, raising free speech concerns. Critics argue against compromising this fundamental right, citing past incidents like the Batley Grammar School controversy.